
Elite Group 1 stars return for a huge day at Randwick, with top fillies and mares battling for big prize money and form lines shaping up for spring. From Randwick to Moonee Valley, here’s the lowdown on five can’t-miss races.
🏇 Moonee Valley R7 – Paramount Liquor Carlyon Stakes (1000m, Listed)
📝 Race Overview:
A fiery 1000 m dash at The Valley for 3YO and up under set-weights plus penalties, with $175K on the line. Golden Boom looks the stand-out returnee — resuming with strong trial form and a potent stakes strike rate. Midwest brings proven Valley fitness and consistency, while Oak Hill is a resuming favourite who trialled sharp and could make an impact fresh.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
OAK HILL (Odds: $2.60)
⚡ “Soft-trialled into top shape and rates highly fresh – a smooth, swift resumer ready to handle Listed pressure.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
MIDWEST (Odds: $12.00)
💥 “Proven at The Valley and ultra-consistent; looks overdue to land under the right tempo and maps to stalk into late trouble”
🏇 Randwick R5 – The Agency Real Estate Premier’s Cup (2000m, Group 3)
📝 Race Overview:
A quality 2000 m handicap with in-form stayers lining up. SALTCOATS is a two-time Randwick winner and looks tough to beat back in town. BELVEDERE BOYS returns after a trial and steps back to metro grade — a dark horse with fresh upside. GOOD BANTER was brave in defeat at Rosehill last start and the drop in trip looks perfect, while HASTY HONEY brings two metro wins and a close-up effort here last run.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
SALTCOATS (Odds: $2.50)
⚡ “Loves Randwick, maps for a soft run on speed and looks perfectly placed back in Saturday grade. The one to beat.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
GOOD BANTER (Odds: $9.00)
💥 “Hit the line hard last start and looks suited by the drop in trip. If the tempo is genuine, he’ll be storming home late”
🏇 Randwick R6 – Sintoro Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m, Group 2)
📝 Race Overview:
A key early-season test for the fillies. AGARWOOD returns off a break and showed toughness leading all the way last prep. SAVVY HALLIE steps up from maiden company after a Newcastle win, while WITHIN THE LAW brings genuine Champagne Stakes form. CHANGE MY ADDRESS resumes with strong trial work and could surprise fresh.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
AGARWOOD (Odds: $2.60)
⚡ “Proven at Randwick, handles all conditions, and looks set to dictate from the front. The filly they have to run down.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
WITHIN THE LAW (Odds: $4.00)
💥 “Brings genuine Group 1 form lines and returns off a sharp trial. At double-figure odds, she’s the knockout chance.”
🏇 Randwick R7 – Darley Toy Show Quality (1100m, Group 3)
📝 Race Overview:
A sharp sprint for mares resuming for spring. GANGSTA GRANNY returns off a 22-week break and has never missed the frame. AUTUMN GLOW resumes after a Rosehill win, BONITA QUEEN could give cheek at odds, and MANAAL trialled well and is a sneaky first-up chance.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
AUTUMN GLOW (Odds: $2.00)
⚡ “Fresh specialist who resumes off a strong trial and already proven at this level. Maps to get every chance.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
MANAAL (Odds: $6.50)
💥 “Trial winner with talent, resumes off a good break and can surprise fresh at double-figure odds.”
🏇 Randwick R8 – Winx Stakes (1400m, Group 1)
📝 Race Overview:
The Winx Stakes features elite fillies and mares over 1400m. VIA SISTINA dominates with eight Group 1 wins and a three-win streak. AELIANA arrives off her Australian Derby victory, FANGIRL is a four-time Group 1 winner, and FULL COUNT FELICIA resumes after a break with a strong trial.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
VIA SISTINA (Odds: $2.50)
⚡ “On a hot streak and dominating at the elite level. Hard to see her beaten if she brings her A-game.”
💎 Best Value Bet:
FULL COUNT FELICIA(Odds: $61.00)
💥 “Resuming after a 22-week break but comes off a sharp trial. At double-figure odds, could punch above her weight fresh.”
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